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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-03-03
THE late investigating committee

The late investigating committee
which lifted the curtain of the Summit
county Infrmary, could have found an
other Infirmsry "just as bad or worse" "
by looking over into West Virginia. The
Grand Jury at Amherst Court House has
unesrthed "cruelties too appalling to
be describe d." and abuse from the Su-
perintendent "tOO terrible for belief"
The poor women were almost naked,
and one was discovered in a cold room
without FIRE, wearing only an old calico
wrapper. Vermin and filth were found
In every department. The court ty au-
thOrities furnish the superintendent
with bed clothing for the use of pau.
pers, but the Grand Jury found only FIVE
blankets, and all Of them were In pos-
session of q mulattO woman, a sfavorite
Of the superintendent. 1t was also dis
covered that nameless crimes were sys-
tsmsticslly carried on to such an extent
that 1t was dangerous for respectable
dependents tO. be sent there. The Grand
Jury should "kindly suggest" the super
intendent's resignation, without any
reflection upon his past administra-
tion." Or perhaps the wickedness Of
this Virginia Institution wouldn't seem
quite so bad If the Grand Jury would
direct public attention to Summit
county, Ohio, as having an Infrmary
"Rs bad or worse" than theirs.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-03-03
A COMPANY Of seven or eIght prOmln:

A COMPANY OF seven or eight pr0min.
ent citizens and large taxpayers were
overheard by Repository reporter last
night discussing the question In the
lobby Of the HurfOrd. Said one of them:
This city Is In bad shape. We have
the worst council In now that ever
saw. Here are the people continually
crying out for the permanent improve
ment Of the streets, and not thing
being done by the council. It is q
shame that such set Of men should be
put In there, and the people are to
blame for 1t. They should stir them
selves and put In the right kind Of men
this spring."-[ From Rep. article head
ed "Gaily the Candidate" February "a.
The usual method OF towards, and
irresponsible persons, is to communi.
cate anonymously, The mith of the
Seven or eight citizens and large tax
payers" above quoted, is merely the
whistle to keep up the courage Of the
political Ishmaelite, who edits that
sheet, In an attack Oh the present cOun-
oil that Is alike cowardly and unjust.
When the present council was inducted
into Office they were cOnfTOnteo by the
doings Of one which had gone before,
but which could not be forgotten,
IS they left behind them q
legacy of debt which completely tied the
hands Of the present Council. As a body
the gentlemen composing the present
Council are honorable, careful and
Dsinstaking, from whom no jobs have
been secured In any shape. To this, sew.
eral sehemers with jobs and contracts
could bear testimony. Indeed 1t was a
matter Of regret, with one Of these gen.
try with q. job, openly expressed
that this Council were altogether too
honest and conscientious and he hied
him to "greener fields" and pastures
better than he could hope to secure In
this city.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-03-03

The committee, with Secretary Byers,
Of the Board Of State Charities, at their
head, who have been investigating the
management Of the Summit county In
frmary at Akron, have made their re
| port. The committee "kindly suggest"
the designations OF Superintendent
Hamlin and Physician FOuser, and rec
Ommend numerous reforms In the sys-
tenn Of management. The report declares
that 1t is remarkable that more llegiti-
mate births have not resulted from the
indlscriminste herdlng of sexes, and
says that the air is foul and sickening
IN the insane building and that the cells
afford neither seclusion or isolation.
The report condemns the Superintendent
aud wife for falling to visit the insane
department for days at time aud says:
'sick inmates have hted, we believe,
from want Of proper care and attention.
Sick persons who needed quiet place
and wholesome, pure air, have been
placed In the sitting air and shocking
noises OF the crazy house, locked In a
cell, and left to get we'll or die, with
only such attention as could be given by
one man, who not only had the crazy
house and it's inmates to take care Of
blt also the duties Of steward and the
work of a repairer Of shoes to perform" /"
And the committee KINDLY SUGGEST
to this Superintendent with such rec
ord, WITHOUT REFLECTION UPON HIS
PAST ADMINISTRATION, &c.," to resignl
Could psrtizan subserViency get down to
lower depths Of infamy than this! Chap
lain Byers, the true friends OF the chari
table institutions Of the State, are
ashamed Of you'll The people had right
to expect better things Of the man, who
for long years has. by almost common
consent, been given general super
vision Of the charitable institutions Of
the State. The statement that about "60
other infirmaries In the State are as bad
or worse" than the Summit county insti-
tuition, only adds to his shame, from the
fact that he has COmplacently kept
that fact to himself, until 1t
seemed necessary to use 1t as screen
for the neglect and cruelties Inflicted
upon tho helpless poor of Summit cOun-
ty, by this heartless wretch. and save
the political party which was RESPONSE
BILE for his being there, from merited
disgrace. Had the Summit County In
flrmary been under Democratic control,
we have no doubt but Chaplain Byers
would have investigated through q
different pair of spectscles, and instead
Of kindly suggesting" a resignation
"without reflection on his administra-
tion," the brutal Superintendent would
have been kicked out without tceremony.
1t is about time that Chaplain Byers
should cease to pose as humanitarian.
A humanitarian for revenue only.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-03-03

The winter seems to be passing rap
idly and spring. with her fresh, gentle
breezes is coming earlier than ia her
wont. Every indication is that this
year, for Canton, will be a very busy
one. In every respect, but especially will
II be so In the building trades. This Is
also the season when the thrifty inhab-
liant counts his savings and considers
plans for building him house. 1t Is
10 him that we wish to speak, and direct
his attention to the fact that his ability
to pay for the home he COntemplates Is
CurtalIed, because every article needed
to build Is enhanced In price by the
D esent tariff policy. Lumber, with an
average tariff of 20 per cent, nails and
hardware 35 to 45 per cent, and slate,
glass, lime and stone are on the list for
little less. Taking the present cost
Of all these items together, thousand
dollar house would, under the present
system Of taxation, cost at least $3.50
more than 1t need to cost II these build
ing materials were free. While he
holds under Rdvlsement his lit
tie plan to secure home, let
him cast Retrospective glance,
and see II the benefits he has derived
equal the expenditure on this score. What
are the benefits. He has been In con-
tlnued conflict with the imported, un.
skillful labor Of the old world. The pro-
duct of his busy hands has piled up, for
want of a market, and he has often been
compelled to submit, to have his wages
cut, or to have idleness forced upon
him, and while he still further advises
about his little scheme, he will not for
get that the ownership of a house entails
municipal taxation, and this Is made
greater because Of the enhanced cost o
materials for this little homo.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-03-03

THE Republicans can't quit making
mouths at ex Governor St. John. The
other day bill passed the Kansas leg.
lslstuFe changing the name of st. John
county to Logan county. The county
was named In honor Of st. John, who at
the time was the Republican Governor
Of Kansas. During the discussion sew
eral violent speeches were made, among
the most bitter being that by Speaker
Smith, who declared that st. John was
a hypocrits. He said the Republican
party had raised Mr.. St. John to the
office Of Governor Of the State, and, fall
ing to be elected o third time, he played
the part Of traitor. He hoped that the
name Of man whose infamous treach-
cry to his party had elected a Demo
cratic President could be obliterated
from the b story Of Kansas forever.
Some very little, narrow minded men
occasionally are sent to the State legis-
lAturAa
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-03-03

e. MRS. MARION TODD, Of Michigan, in q
speech beiore the Labor Convention the
other day, said: "0n every question,
the Republicans cry oHt, we saved the
country and freed the slsvssr When
( Gabriel blows his trumpet and the Re.
I publican party is called before the
throne Of God, to answer for its conduct,
they Will, Kwithout doubt, spring The
war ISSUE"
Well what more could he expect,
The "war issue" and pointing with
pride" is about all that is left Of the
principles upon which the party was
originally founded.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-03-03

SENATOR VAN WICK, Of Nebraska,
made a strong speech In the Senate Fri
day In favor Of electing United States
Senators by the people. The proposition
Is bound to win eventually, but 1t will
not get successful vote in the Senate
now. Senators are parties In interest
in maintaining the present system. The
tone Of Van Wyck'S speech is indicated
by this extract:
The Democracy carried slavery and
fell, although In falling 1t did not en-
tiEely perish. The Republican party
has carried monster corporations equal
ly as unreIenting and exacting and are
reeIing, stumbling, falling with the
terrible load. And the humble
warner, waving the signal flag
crushed as an enemy In the path OF
bloated, unrelenting and unreas0niC 8
power. Year by year the party becomes
weaker and weaker, even here. The des-
perste remedy is prescribed that the In.
t1uence and wealth and tools Of huge
corporations shall be invoked to over.
throw the people and secure tempor-
ary victory, while the leaders appear as
unconcerned Rs to the causes Of danger
and safety as was Nero when he tlddled
at the destruction Of Rome. During this
time waning power Is departing from
the Senate, and In their wild delirium
to save they contribute to the certainty
Of defeat. And thus 1t becomes more ne.
Cessary that those occupying seats In
this body should receive their commits
sions directly from the hands Of the
people, eggu h' sTsif n en- M fftNF r
Senator Van Wyck knows what 1t Is to
be crushed himself, "humble warner
as he is.. The Union Pacific dug his
wravn tsV n or 81 trnfs
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-03-03

WHILE on his way to Cincinnati
Henry George lost his watch. 1t slipped
out Of his pocket while dOzing In seat
In car. Half an hour after the arrival
Of his train in Cincinnati the watch was
found by cleaner connected with the
yards. This honest man, who did not
believe that property In watches was q
crime, handed bis Sind" to the Super
intendent Of the road, who at once re-
turned IT. to Mr.. George. Now what
will Mr.. George say about corporations
having no soulsp
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-03-03

The coal operators Of Ohio have or
ganized state union and propose doing
business direct with the Miners and
Laborers' Association. A meeting Of
the Executive Board will soon be ar
ranged and provision made to secure q
State Arbitration Board to deal with all
disputes affecting the several districts
Of the ststA This, 1t is thought
would tend to prevent even local dis.
triot strikes and Insure harmony to the
fullest extent.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-03-03

The report Of the Irish Land Commits.
sion to the British Parliament, seems to
be candid and fair document on Irish
affairs. The report suggests that land
lords be permitted to recover only two
years instead Of six years. rent, and es.
Inmates the fall In agricultural prices
In two years at 1S15 per cent. The re-
port also attributes many cases Of boy,
cotting and illegal practices to the refu-
sal of landlords to abate rents.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-03-03

The Republicans have selected Sens-
tor Ingalls, as John Sherman's successor
as President pro tenn Of the Senate, but
Mr.. Sherman will probably be reinstated
next session when sworn In as Senator
BY virtue Of his election last winter.
The Office has no longer the Importance
that once attached to II as being In the
line Of Presidential succession In case
Of the death Of President and Vice Pres
ident. yHt N'N
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-03-03

lions, or what would be more 10 the
point. we think 1t would be easy for our
contemporary to suggest plan ey
which the taxpayers Of Canton could be
reimbursed In some way for the lack Of
substantial value in the city buildings,
due. we believe. to the manner In which
they were cut together. Let's see, whose
architect built those apOlOglesp What
was his name?
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-03-03

THE bill to prevent the employment
Of convict and alien labor upon public
works, and convict labor In the prepar-
alton OF materials for public works.
passed the q. s. Senate on Monday. Az
1t had already passed the House, all that
remains is the Presidents signature, ia
make 1t q law. The House arbitration
bill was $50 forwarded to the President
for his signature. These are two very
important labor measures.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-03-03

The Senate Committee on Credentials
on Monday reported the credentials Of
Hon. David Turpie will 20 upon the roll
as Senator next Friday. The commit
tee, however, declared they could not
act upon the alleged invalidity Of his
election until Mr.. Turpie presented
himself to be sworn. Pending the set
Element of this question he takes his
place as q Senator.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-03-03

UNNECESSARY taxation is unjust
taxation; and all taxes, direct and In
direct, ars,tAken from the people. Hence
all taxes argfelt. And Congress ls about
to adjourn without reducing the SUR
plus, unless by extrayagsnt and waste
full expenditure. ~N
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-03-03

THE House, on Thursday, after four
hours debate, sustained the Presidents
veto of the Dependent Pension bill. The
vote on passing the bill over the PreSi-
dents veto was 175 yeas to 125 nays, 300
Of the 1926 members Of the House voting.
This was a very full vote, and lacked 25
Of the number necessary to pass the bill.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-03-03

MRS DRUsE, the woman who is to be
executed at Herkimer, N. Y, next Mon
day, Is busily engaged in preparing the
dress in which she Is to die. She iS ex-
tremely anxious to have q nest-ftting,
stylish gown. What stronger proof Ia
needed Of the barbsrism Of hanging q
poman?
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-03-03

THE Blaine platform Of 1884 pretended
that the Republican party wanted the
surplus In the Treasury reduced; but
Republican members Of Congress In
every instance oppose reform In that
direction. Our own Mckinley is one Of
them, and he reported their platform.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-03-03

AND now that the politically effete
Repository "has succeeded in securing
for Canton the building of new Fort
Wayne passenger station."it will be In
order for 1t to tackle something else. We
suggest that our neighbOr make Jay
Gould disgorge some Of his stolen mil
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-03-03

The shelbyvillO Democrat, Indian
RpOlls People. Winchester Democrat,
Charlottesville Review, Attics Democrat.
South Bend Times, LigODier Banner and
Michigan City Dispatch, leading Indi-
ana Democratic papers, are for David B.
Hill, Of New York, for President in 1888,
and do not hesitate to give reasons.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-03-03

COUNTERFEIT notes to the value Of
$4S 5l9 have been discovered by Treas
ury officers among the National bark
notes sent to the Department for re-
demption since the establishment Of the
Redemption Agency in 1874.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-03-03

The Dill apDrOprlating $4,000 as In.
demnity for losses suffered by the
Chinese in the labor riots in Wyoming
Territory has been approved by the
President, and we will now be In better
condition to consistently claim indem
nifty from the Chinese for violence and
spoliation Of American missionaries.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-03-03

BETWEEN the years 1867 and 1879
Republican administration expended
$271, ,e4l, 4s2.62 on our navy. When the
Republican party went out Of power the
country had no navy. What was done
with the money?
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-03-03

GOOD neighbOrship with Canada is
blss for these United States as well as
best for Canada. No doubt Of 1t, and 1t
promotes peace and prosperity. Let US
cultivate these and MT encourage hate
aud controversy.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-03-03

MAYOR HARRISON, Of Chicago, says: II
am out Of politics. have done with
public life, for l think l have worked
about enough pro bono publico, and 1t
Is time to do something pro CarteriOus
HarrisonO and his family"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-03-03

A BILL Is now before the Ohio Legisla-
ture, providing that members Of city
council shall receive pay for such ses.
sions Of the council at they attend.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-03-03

THE things we know are neither rich
nor rare" but marked by an uncommon
ingredient OF common sense. One Of
them is-that one % cent bottle Of Sal
walton OIL will relieve pain. Try 1t.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-03-03
WONDER If Congressman Mckinley
faVors freeStrade with Canada.

A PITTsBURG embezzler Is on his way
to Canada. He wants protection, and
wants 1t bad.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-03-03

N The President has approved fiftyseven
private pension bills this week and
vetoed three. How he does go back on
the sOldlersl
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-03-03

IF freedom of trade and commerce is
best between the States Of our Union,
why is IL not best with Canada2
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-03-03

Chicago Times: A Detroit paper says
Chat Secretary Baysrd Is the Bin Van
Wrinkle OF the Administration" Oh, no.
he isn't. Rip woke up.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-03-03

MR.. BUTTERwoRTH Is a Republican
member Of Congress from Cincinnati
but faVors free trade with Canada.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-03-03

Two members OF the California Fish
Commission rejoice In the names Of
Fish and Pike. There should be Hook
and Line In the crowd.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-03-03

q AS true as steel, DR.. fBulls Cough
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-09-01
NJ ALDEN LOCALS.

Cowboys have been plenty here lately.
Messrs. Draper IL barrow, Of Upper
Spring cse-k. were in town this week.
Il. ". Fisk. al Helena. was through this
section this week rus'ling for the Herald.
H"rn-To Mr.. aud Mrs l.. e. Paxton.
Saturday, August %, 1ss7,-boy-I1iz
pounds.
Freight teams brought in a vanner for
Mr.. &. " Gardner, which he will have put
mp ia his mill at once.
Mr.. and Mrs. benjamin Farrar will leave
Tor the upper country soon. Their many
friends deeply regret that they have decided
to leave.
number Of families from the surround
ing country will soon move To this place in
order that their children can have the ad-
vantagrs of our school
The Maiden Brewery is now running in
good shape. aud it's proprietors, Landt 4
Co.. are confident that their product will
be the best to be had in the country.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-09-01

The entertainment given by J. l.. Shep
herd last Friday evening in the new town
hall. consisting of panoramic views Of tho
civil war, was IA pleasant surprise to the
large audience present. Anything of a FIRST
class order is hardly to be expected at a
point So remote from the railroad as this,
but Mr.. Shepherds war scenes struck "a
popular chord and everyone went away
well pleased with the show. Mr.. Shepherd
gives II history or description Of each scene
interspersed with anecdotes and stories of
army life, all of which were very amusing.
Mr.. shepherd quickly gains the sympathy
and respect Of an audience, owing to his
aiiliction. lie is totally deaf aud has not
heard human voice for twenty-five years
lie was an artileryman in the army of the
Potomac. where he laundering OF cannon
destroyed his hearing. lie is so deaf that
1t also affects his speech, making it difficult
for him tn articuate, and he is compelled
To ask the indulgence of his audience. The
defect is quite noticeable but it rather
adds to the mirth Of his numerous stories.
Mr.. shepherd made many friends here by
his rentlemanly conduct and clever ness
lie II permanent resident of Fcrgii,
county, running the stopping place at
Grass Range, on the Junction stage line,
where he Is also postmaster. lie promises
TO give Ms another visit during the winter.
The receipt. from last Friday evenings en-
tertainment were sloo.
The party that followed the show was
quite largely attended. The Lewistown
string Band furnished the music, which !
was most excellent.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-09-01

Ranch consists Of $50 acres (16O proved
up ON, 20 tons ri hay in stack and com
modious shed in process Of construction,
new moving machine and rake, 81 head OF
cattle, one pair work horses. wagon and
harness; ranch is located on good creek,
plenty OF water. range on both Sides and
Is a first-class location for any kind of
stock; three miles from timber. Whole
must he sold together or not at all For
terms and further particulars call on or
address FERGUS COUNTY ARGUS, Lewis.own,
Montana.
Aug. 20, 1887.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-09-01
Teachere' Institute.
Taken Up.

One saddle marked, blaze faced horse
pony. both hind and left front foot white;
some roam hairs over body; no brands
One bay. saddle-marked; end Of nose white,
split ears; three bars on each shoulder,
running from point of shoulder back.
Taken up by T. II. Mead, Judith Landing,
Montana.
right hind foot striking; rope burn on left
hook; branded 81 IS on left shoulder; a. on
left thigh. Taken up by Howard Sprague,
Lewistown, Montana. II claimed inquire
oil WILLIAM CANTRELL,
stock Inspector.
Aug. %, 1887.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-09-01
$500 Reward.

The Board of County Commissioners of
Fergus County offer the aDove reward for
an appliance which will c.Iectuaily destroy
prairie dogs and squirrels. Trials of ap-
pliances to be male by committee APP
pointed by the Board The Board reserves
! he right tn Reject any and all appliances
The above reward stands until S.ptem Der
l, 1857. W. II. KELLY.
Clerk OF Board.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-09-01
Strayed.

From the range on Cottonwood. a small
Ray filly; should have IA colt with her now.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-09-01
Lost

Lost, II note Of hand. issued by Marshall
Jackson, hearing date of February ), 1886.
payable to the undersigned on February =,
1Ss>, for $3.50. All parties are hereby mo-
titled not to purchase said note. Any per-
son finding same will be sa tisfaeto rly com
pensated by return to
ALBERT G. SHuFELT,
Lewistown, Mont.
Aug. is, 1897.